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" A pretty two bedroom semi detached cottage believed to be one of the villages oldest properties. This early 17th Century Character Cottage has been extended by the current vendors with the addition of Breakfast Room off the kitchen - adding further living accomodation. There are two period reception rooms typical of the period it was built. On the First Floor there are two double bedrooms and family Shower Room

(used to be a bathroom). Outside there is a low maintenance courtyard garden, attached larger than average single garage and useful storage shed.

SITUATION Situated in the period heart of this most popular West Devon village, which boasts Post Office/General Store, Doctors Surgery, two hotels, public house, restaurant, petrol station, garden nursery and village primary school. The ancient market town of Launceston is 4 miles away and is the former capital of Cornwall. The town boasts a number of historical buildings including the Norman castle, Victorian Guildhall and Town Hall. There is a wide variety of shopping available both in the town centre and the out of town retail park (both independently and nationally owned) together with a range of service businesses, medical facilities and schooling at both primary and secondary levels (private and state sector). The town has a good sports centre, many clubs and societies catering for a wide variety of interests and two 18 hole golf courses within 3 miles. DESCRIPTION Believed to have been built in 17th Century, the property is one of Lifton's oldest period cottages and boasts a number of original features, particularly the beamed ceiling in the sitting room. Originally two cottages, the property was converted into one and continued its life for many years as a two-up-two-down cottage with a kitchen extension added by the previous owners, and a breakfast room extension carried out in the 1980s by the current vendor. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room with multi fuel burner, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, two first floor double bedrooms and shower room. Attached to the property is a larger than average single garage, small courtyard style rear garden and side garden. A short distance from the property, up the lane that leads to the property, is a useful outhouse. The property benefits from double glazed windows and doors and electric central heating to radiators. ACCOMMODATION Reference made to any fixtures, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows: ENTRANCE uPVC double glazed door leading through to:- ENTRANCE HALL 3.95m(12'11'') x 1.26m(4'2'') Telephone point; doors leading to sitting room and dining room; multi paned door leading through to kitchen. KITCHEN AREA 2.84m(9'4'') x 2.92m(9'7'') uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect; single stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps; tiled splashbacks; space for cooker; plumbing and space for washing machine; triple cluster ceiling spotlight; a range of pine eye and base level units with worksurfaces over; single panel radiator; cupboard housing central heating controls and electrics etc. Opening on to:- BREAKFAST ROOM 3.28m(10'9'') x 2.83m(9'3'') uPVC double glazed window and door leading on to rear garden; decorative beamed ceiling; two wall lights. DINING ROOM 3.86m(12'8'') (average) x 3.67m(12'0'') Single panel radiator; stairs rising to first floor with understairs cupboards; two diamond leaded light uPVC double glazed windows to front aspect. SITTING ROOM 3.77m(12'4'') x 3.65m(12'0'') Wonderful beamed ceiling; fireplace with multi fuel burner inset; television point; deep silled diamond leaded light double glazed window to front aspect; three wall lights. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Split level; window to rear aspect; window overlooking kitchen allowing borrowed light; loft access; door leading to bedroom two; steps leading up to further landing with built in wardrobe and 'Tallboy' unit; loft access; sliding door leading to shower room and door leading through to:- BEDROOM ONE 4.03m(13'3'') x 3.25m(10'8'') Diamond leaded light uPVC double glazed window to front aspect; single panel radiator; useful shelf recess; cupboard housing central heating boiler; part exposed ceiling truss. SHOWER ROOM 2.21m(7'3'') x 1.96m(6'5'') Shower cubicle with 'Triton' electric shower; uPVC Marble effect clad walls; wash hand basin housed in vanity cupboard; shaving point and light; low level WC; double panel radiator; airing cupboard housing hot water tank with slatted shelves above. BEDROOM TWO 3.00m(9'10'') x 2.49m(8'2'') (with a further recess of 1.026m(3'4) x 0.872m(2'10))
Deep silled diamond leaded light double glazed window to front aspect; exposed ceiling trusses; single panel radiator; deep single wardrobe with hanging space. OUTSIDE Courtyard style rear garden enclosed by panel fencing ; outside light; coal bunker; outside tap; gateway leading to the side of the property on to a lane, which in turn leads to the single garage. SINGLE GARAGE 4.81m(15'9'') x 3.54m(11'7'') Pitched roof; power and lights; multi paned window to side aspect; metal up-and-over door.
To the side of this is a walled garden laid to loose chipping with flower and shrub beds.
50ft up the lane is a useful storage shed. STORAGE SHED 3.76m(12'4'') x 2.67m(8'9'') Stone and block construction with tin roof; two doors. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and mains drainage. OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band 'B' for Council Tax purposes. VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE & BALMENT on 01566 770888. PHOTOGRAPH DISCLAIMER Note: Some of the photographs within this brochure do not necessarily show views from the subject property.
FLOOR PLAN DISCLAIMER These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale. Copyright@Mansbridge & Balment 2010. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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